motor drivers

AP1511

Full part number: AP1511B

Every spec below is cited to the manufacturer datasheet. Compare the closest alternatives, then ask the assistant what it means for your design.

00 — Overview

What the AP1511 does

The AP1511 is a bidirectional H-bridge driver IC designed to switch infrared filters in IR-Cut Removable systems. The family includes the AP1511A, which supports single or dual-line control, and the AP1511B, which uses single-line control with a one-step operation function. Operating between 2.5V and 5.5V, the device features a low saturation voltage of 0.73V at 300mA and a maximum output current of 500mA. It maintains a low standby current of less than 10uA for version B. The AP1511 integrates built-in protection diodes to prevent ESD damage and requires only a single input for control. This component is typically used as a dedicated driver for IR-Cut Removable modules, handling the switching of infrared filters efficiently.

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01 — Key specifications

Datasheet parameters

Datasheet parameters for AP1511
ParameterMinTypMaxConditionsSource
quiescent current 20 µA Steady state or standby state version A; (a); 6. Electrical Characteristics UTD Semiconductor datasheet, p. 3 — 6. Electrical Characteristics
output voltage 1.03 V IOUT = 400mA; (upper + lower); Driver output OUT1/OUT2 UTD Semiconductor datasheet, p. 3 — 6. Electrical Characteristics
output current 500 mA (continue); 4. Pinning Information UTD Semiconductor datasheet, p. 2 — 4. Pinning Information
supply voltage range 2.5 V 5 V 5.5 V 6. Electrical Characteristics UTD Semiconductor datasheet, p. 3 — 6. Electrical Characteristics
operating temperature -40 °C 125 °C 4. Pinning Information UTD Semiconductor datasheet, p. 2 — 4. Pinning Information
propagation delay 13 ns 16 ns VDD = 5V, Load = 18; enb( “l” to “h” ); Propagation Delay Time UTD Semiconductor datasheet, p. 3 — 6. Electrical Characteristics
rise time 2.5 ns 5 ns From 0.1*VDDto 0.9*VDD; Driver output OUT1/OUT2 UTD Semiconductor datasheet, p. 3 — 6. Electrical Characteristics
fall time 3.5 ns 7 ns From 0.9*VDDto 0.1*VDD; Driver output OUT1/OUT2 UTD Semiconductor datasheet, p. 3 — 6. Electrical Characteristics
driver count 2 H-bridge driver outputs OUT1 and OUT2 UTD Semiconductor datasheet, p. 2 — Pin Functions
02 — Alternatives

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03 — FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How many H-bridge driver outputs are there for OUT1 and OUT2?

The driver count is 2.

What is the fall time for the driver output OUT1/OUT2?

The fall time is 3.5 ns from 0.9*VDD to 0.1*VDD.

What is the operating temperature specified in section 4. Pinning Information?

The operating temperature is 125 °C.

What is the output current of the AP1511B?

The output current is 500 mA.

What is the output voltage for the driver output OUT1/OUT2 when IOUT = 400mA?

The output voltage is 1.03 V.

What is the propagation delay time when VDD = 5V, Load = 18, and the input transitions from 'l' to 'h'?

The propagation delay time is 13 ns.

What is the quiescent current for the Steady state or standby state version A?

The quiescent current is 20 µA.

What is the rise time from 0.1*VDD to 0.9*VDD for the driver output OUT1/OUT2?

The rise time is 2.5 ns.

What is the supply voltage range for the AP1511B under Electrical Characteristics?

The supply voltage range is 5 V.

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